My Focus ST Build Thread 352bhp 435Ib/ft - air filter ducting...
26-11-2010, 04:33 PM
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Well the car is repaired.
Massive thanks to Bill Heaney bodyshop - best service I have ever seen, heard of or experienced.
Love the rear view now, spot the new mod;
Rob
Massive thanks to Bill Heaney bodyshop - best service I have ever seen, heard of or experienced.
Love the rear view now, spot the new mod;
Rob
09-12-2010, 01:22 PM
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More updates today 09/12/2010
Today I removed the rear seats, rear boot lighting and in the process of sorting a full length rear carpet in order to make it look tidy.
I also added gloss black wing mirror covers (Big thanks to Big Stu on the STOC 8))
Next time I am off work I am going to fully clean the boot area and add the carpet
This has resulted in this;
The mirrors;
And 2 rear shots as I love the rear end look;
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Today I removed the rear seats, rear boot lighting and in the process of sorting a full length rear carpet in order to make it look tidy.
I also added gloss black wing mirror covers (Big thanks to Big Stu on the STOC 8))
Next time I am off work I am going to fully clean the boot area and add the carpet
This has resulted in this;
The mirrors;
And 2 rear shots as I love the rear end look;
Rob
09-12-2010, 09:06 PM
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This would be nice fully caged with nice set of bucket seats etc
Do not see many track prepped ST's.
Do not see many track prepped ST's.
12-12-2010, 04:36 PM
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Nice job
12-12-2010, 08:31 PM
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More of the interior needs to come out if you ask me lol looking good though, also for the comment on the track, im sure one of this was run in a dunlop race series, remember seeing it at a PF trackday at Snet
17-12-2010, 04:48 PM
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Update again 17/12/2010
Had it on rollers again with the downpipe added, full service and 99 octane fuel
Made alot more than I expected and operated said it was running nicely;
334bhp & 368lb/ft
Over the moon with the cars performance
Rob
Had it on rollers again with the downpipe added, full service and 99 octane fuel
Made alot more than I expected and operated said it was running nicely;
334bhp & 368lb/ft
Over the moon with the cars performance
Rob
17-12-2010, 05:22 PM
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yeh, nice figures
Torque doesnt drop like a stone after 4.5k like most ST's tend to.
How does the ST handle on track with just the lowering springs? Im taking mine next month as a bit of an experiment and just cant help feeling its going to eat the tyres with its heft.
Unless you can find a friendly MOT'r youll need to change it back, but once you swap out the Cat once, its a lot easier doing it again.
I did mine on tuesday and combined with with Tesco99 (made no difference on mine before the decat for some reason) got an extra 22bhp so its well worth it
Torque doesnt drop like a stone after 4.5k like most ST's tend to.
How does the ST handle on track with just the lowering springs? Im taking mine next month as a bit of an experiment and just cant help feeling its going to eat the tyres with its heft.
Have you had a MOT with the decat fitted or do you stick the cat back on? Just wondering as I'm thinking of decatting mine but dont want the hassle of swapping over every mot!
I did mine on tuesday and combined with with Tesco99 (made no difference on mine before the decat for some reason) got an extra 22bhp so its well worth it
17-12-2010, 06:14 PM
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ST handles on track brilliantly with just the springs on - little bit soft still but alot more responsive.
Tyre wise - I found mine to be ok on tyres when doing a full day on track.
Rob
Tyre wise - I found mine to be ok on tyres when doing a full day on track.
Rob
17-12-2010, 06:37 PM
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17-12-2010, 10:46 PM
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Nice car this mate.
I have seen the car kicking round where i work (jennings Sunderland) and i saw it driving through Seaham the other day being followed by a mk1 focus rs with no reg plate on the front.
Keep up the good work!!!
Cheers Bram
I have seen the car kicking round where i work (jennings Sunderland) and i saw it driving through Seaham the other day being followed by a mk1 focus rs with no reg plate on the front.
Keep up the good work!!!
Cheers Bram
18-12-2010, 06:50 PM
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Yeah was me and my mate Simon - his plate fell off so he had to get stickies while I had a hospital run to do
Jennings you say - Andrew Diston work with you?
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Jennings you say - Andrew Diston work with you?
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12-01-2011, 03:02 PM
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Well took the tailpipes off and gave them a going over - next up is the rear box as like it looking shiney 
When I first started;
Midway through cleaning;
Finished;
Also had this lovely air filter delivered for when I go for more power
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When I first started;
Midway through cleaning;
Finished;
Also had this lovely air filter delivered for when I go for more power
Rob
12-01-2011, 05:05 PM
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13-01-2011, 07:05 PM
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Cheers for the comments people 
RS ECU cover should be here soon all being well
The filter will take some working to get fitted the way I want but hopefully will reward the ST with more power/torque
More work will commence tomorrow on the ST if the weather is ok
Rob
RS ECU cover should be here soon all being well
The filter will take some working to get fitted the way I want but hopefully will reward the ST with more power/torque
More work will commence tomorrow on the ST if the weather is ok
Rob
14-01-2011, 05:25 PM
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Well spent a few hours on car today cleaning the exhaust rear can;
Now nice & clean;
Also gave car a quick clean (first one since accident in November )
Had some more ST badges made to cover the ford badge as the old ones were starting to look dull, also got the steering wheel badge;
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Now nice & clean;
Also gave car a quick clean (first one since accident in November
)Had some more ST badges made to cover the ford badge as the old ones were starting to look dull, also got the steering wheel badge;
Rob
14-01-2011, 05:31 PM
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Autosol to get rid of loose rubbish, then thin layer of autosol and wire wooled. Then one final layer of autosol and with a polishing cloth buff it off
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15-01-2011, 10:31 PM
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Well today I had this mighty fine piece of leatherwork delivered
It is handmade by a good friend of mine and the matching gear gaitor will be on tomorrow
Quality is amazing and fit is awesome
He is also doing my extended boot carpet, armrest and door card fabrics when I decide which way I want them
Rob
It is handmade by a good friend of mine and the matching gear gaitor will be on tomorrow
Quality is amazing and fit is awesome
He is also doing my extended boot carpet, armrest and door card fabrics when I decide which way I want them
Rob
